December 10, 2025
The Role of Barges In Global Commodity TransportationExplore how barges power global bulk trade, from the U.S. to Brazil, Europe and China, amid tariffs, water levels, and rising demand.
Solutions
OpenTug is driving industry-leading financial and operational performance for Shippers, Operators, & Terminals. With BargeOS™, companies get smarter with every voyage, every event, every day.
Bringing logistics professionals dynamic, accurate cost estimation, demand planning and route optimization with advanced data modeling.
Situational awareness powered by proprietary AI, GPS hardware trackers, conditional and third party data to enable optimal barge tracking and visibility.
Stop wasting time and resources reviewing manual invoices. Experience automated AI-capture, validation and reconciliation of invoices.
Real-time KPI reporting and insights to optimize cost allocation, asset utilization, scheduling, monitoring, visibility, and risk management.
Why OpenTug
OpenTug BargeOS™ is an AI-native platform purpose-built for inland barge, coastal and marine logistics to bring visibility and predictability across the entire barge lifecycle, simplifying complex and opaque supply chains.
See all of your assets and voyages in one place providing total transparency and flexibility at every step of the trip, from origin to delivery.
AI-driven insights & market intelligence replace uncertainty with confidence, helping logistics professions plan around river conditions, port activity, and asset availability.
One connected platform eliminates manual communication and fragmented systems, simplifying operations across the entire marine supply chain.
Our Clients
We’re proud to partner with leading companies and organizations across the marine logistics industry.
Ensuring full visibility and operational control across all routes.
Supporting ROI and efficiency for high-value cargo nationwide.
Delivering reliability and responsiveness at every stage.
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Best Maritime Innovation Award 2024
Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2025 for Transportation and Mobility
Resources
Explore insights, guides, and tools designed to help you navigate the maritime logistics world.
December 10, 2025
The Role of Barges In Global Commodity TransportationExplore how barges power global bulk trade, from the U.S. to Brazil, Europe and China, amid tariffs, water levels, and rising demand.
November 5, 2025
The Hidden Complexity of Barge Operations: How Cleaning and Maintenance Drive Scheduling and CostsDiscover how cleaning, maintenance, and scheduling shape barge efficiency—and why hidden operations matter for costs, compliance, and supply chains.
October 23, 2025
From Road Salt to Construction Sand: Optimizing Barge Transportation for Essential MineralsDiscover how barge transport keeps America’s mineral supply moving efficiently and sustainably, from Gulf Coast salt to Great Lakes limestone.
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OpenTug BargeOS™ brings visibility and predictability across the entire barge lifecycle, simplifying complex and opaque supply chains.
